Deputies: Man continues to stalk former lover despite arrest

A Golden Gate Estates man was arrested Wednesday — his second arrest of the week — after Collier County sheriff's deputies say he continues to harass a woman by calling, texting and visting her home to leave her messages.

David John Sirko, 51, of the 3800 block of 13th Avenue Southwest, is facing a charge of aggravated stalking. He was previously arrested on Monday on charges of burglary and violating a restraining order.

Sirko began a relationship with the victim in February, but it ended three months later when she learned Sirko was married, an arrest report said.

On May 31, the victim reported Sirko continued to harass her by calling, texting and visiting her home to leave notes, according to the report. She also reported Sirko told her that he had been sleeping in her backyard, which alarmed her, according to the report.

After contacting authorities, the victim reported that she changed her phone number. But 90 minutes later, Sirko sent a text message to her new phone number that said, "Stop Running Away," reports said. The victim also told investigators she believes Sirko changed a lock on her patio door.

The victim received a protection order against Sirko requiring him to stay 500 feet from her home, reports said.

Sirko was arrested Monday while driving to meet the victim at a home improvement store. He bonded out of jail on Tuesday but was arrested again Wednesday while driving from a paint store less than 500 feet from the victim's home.

Sirko said he could only get his supplies from the store. However, an Internet search found a similar paint store more than a mile from the victim's home, according to the report.